Good morning, Brighton. Apparently there’s a football match tonight!? Love it or hate it, you can’t help but get swept along with the excitement of England in a big tournament so give them all a cheer tonight and if you get bored, Love Island is on ITV2 at 9pm. ❤️

In today’s Brighton Scoop:

- Phil Reynolds

🏉 Brighton & Hove is truly tackling the gender gap in sport head-on! Following the buzz of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, the city has successfully turned tournament fever into a lasting legacy. Through the "Strive ’25" programme, over 2,600 women and girls have dived into rugby-themed activities, from taster sessions to weekly walking rugby.

The effort has been a massive success, with over 300 women and girls now playing the sport regularly across the city. Whether it’s improving physical fitness or boosting mental health and community spirit, the initiative is proving that rugby is a game for everyone. It’s fantastic to see the city not just hosting world-class events, but ensuring local women truly reap the rewards. It looks like the sport’s popularity in Brighton is only set to grow from here! 🤘Hove Rugby Club has been a big part of this drive in conjunction with other local organisations so if you or your daughter would like to pop down and get it a ‘try’, get in touch.

🎭 Great news for Brighton! The historic Hippodrome, which has been sitting empty since 2006, is finally getting its groove back. Academy Music Group (AMG)—the team behind many of our favorite venues—has officially signed on to operate the space once its grand restoration is finished.

Together with Live Nation, they are pouring a cool £9.5 million into the project, on top of the £25 million redevelopment investment already underway. This iconic Grade II listed building, which once hosted legends like The Beatles and Laurel and Hardy, is being carefully upgraded to host modern live performances while keeping all its original, beautiful charm.

It is brilliant to see such a legendary cultural landmark being brought back to life. Brighton’s vibrant arts scene is about to get a massive shot in the arm! Read more about the Brighton Hippodrome.

👨🏻‍🎤 Put your tea down ladies as I know there’s whole swathe of Scoop readers for whom this is the news they’ve been waiting for. Westlife (minus one) are back at the Brighton Centre on the 13th October. 😱

The Irish pop icons Westlife are bringing their 25-year career celebrations to the city when fans can look forward to a spectacular live show packed with timeless anthems like Flying Without Wings and You Raise Me Up, alongside their latest hits. I cannot wait…

Renowned for their flawless harmonies, brilliant stage presence and chiselled jaws, the band’s return is shaping up to be one of the headline events on the Brighton Centre calendar for you ladies (and some guys) who bought one of their 55 million records! Get yourself some tickets.

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Cinema’s aren’t going to fill themselves. Break a habit of a lifetime, turn off Netflix, get off the sofa and potter down to your local (cinema).

Duke of York’s Picturehouse - Book

Disclosure Day | Tuner | Savage House | 🎈Toy Story 5

Dukes at Komedia - Book

Tuner | Backrooms | Obsession | The Christophers | My Childhood, My Country - 20 Years in Afghanistan | 🎈Zog & The Flying Doctors

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